I recently shared my disappointment ( mildly understated )regarding the quality of talk radio in Toronto . However, I was pleasantly surprised when I tuned into AM 640 during the Oakley show and heard genuine laughter and conversation between real people. I double-checked to make sure it was AM 640 Toronto, and it was! Since then, I have been listening regularly.

I have heard Oakley's show before and found his topics to be entertaining and refreshing compared to the usual political discussions that dominate Toronto radio. I believe that some credit goes to ex-Alex Pierson, Mike Downey who began as a sound operator and worked his way up to a producer. He knows how to go against the grain and read the audience, and John Oakley has the experience and talent to make it all work. Finally, someone has broken the mould.

I would like to give a standing ovation to the Oakley and Downey team.